H.R. 1980 · 116th Congress
Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act
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293 cosponsors · 234 D, 59 R
26 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Mar 28, 2019
- House Passed Feb 11, 2020 374–37
Such museum shall be named by the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House · Feb 11, 2020
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
(Sec. 3) This bill establishes in the Smithsonian Institution a comprehensive women's history museum.
Such museum shall be named by the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
(Sec. 4) The bill establishes a council, that, among other things, shall make recommendations to the board on the planning, design, and construction of the museum.
(Sec. 7) The board shall designate a site for the museum, with priority given to a site that is on or near the National Mall.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
Votes to become law
About this bill and sources
Official title: Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
Latest action (Feb 12, 2020): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 28, 2019
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- House Introduced Mar 28, 2019
- House Passed Feb 11, 2020 374–37
Final vote · House · Feb 11, 2020
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi